The Mail-In Podcast

We're back on The Mail-In with Brett Merriman & producer Randy Trembacki. Here's what we've got this week: 1. Is it weird that I'm embarrassed to continue donating plasma as a side hustle? 2. Feeling burnt out at my sales job. How can I pivot without admitting defeat? 3. Dallas recs feat. Dallas native Dave Ruff. 4. Need help networking at work to climb the ladder. 5. I can't get over my boyfriend...

We're back on The Mail-In from The Sauna aka Washed HQ with Brett Merriman and special guest, husband of Sally, Will deFries. Here's what we're working with this week: 1. My boyfriend is afraid of the dentist. 2. We're in the full swing of wedding planning and I don't want someone to come. 3. I need help putting together a business casual wardrobe on a budget. 4. What to expect after child #2? 5....

Powering through this week on The Mail-In with Brett Merriman and Sally deFries. Here's what we're working with: 1. Advice for taking a big trip with/without kids after a crappy year 2. My girlfriend complains that I need to be more accommodating to her ADHD around the house. I went and got diagnosed myself to prove that she can still do things. 3. How should I leave a group chat? 4. Should I have...

We're back on The Mail-In this week with Brett Merriman and Sally deFries taking on your questions. Here's what we've got: 1. How do I let my friends know we're not interested in swinging? 2. AITA for getting annoyed with my gf for spending too much time shopping for gifts during our international trip? 3. Any recs for a day trip to Lake Tahoe? 4. Need tips for a night shift PICU nurse 5. Feeling...

Back on The Mail-In this week with Brett Merriman and Randy Trembacki. Here's what we've got: 1. Need help planning a girls mystery trip! 2. How to write the perfect best man speech? 3. When should we take our honeymoon? 4. How do y'all have so many friends? Our Partner: Green Chef: Use code 50MAIL at GreenChef.com/50MAIL to get 50% OFF your first month then 20% OFF your next two with free shippin...

Back on The Mail-In this week with the full crew of Sally deFries and Brett Merriman. Here's what we've got: 1. Is there a way to have a wedding without dancing? 2. Do I have to pick my girlfriend up from the airport if her company pays for her Ubers? 3. MAJOR book club drama 4. I'm 38 weeks pregnant and anxious about spinals and epidurals in the case of a C-Section. 5. Tips for introducing your s...

We're BACK on The Mail-In this week with Brett Merriman and Randy Trembacki (who hate each other). Here's what we've got: How do I tell my friend I can't attend her bachelorette party? I'm a bald guy who needs hat recommendations Is it too soon to invite a new partner to a family event? How do I get my mom to stop texting me horrible news articles? Austin boat day for a bachelor party - Brett's ch...

We're back on The Mail-In this week with Brett Merriman and Sally deFries cooking for summer. Here's what we've got: We just got engaged! What should be the next step? Wild card on a bachelor party Are you watching both Love Island UK and USA? AITA for getting to a wedding day-of? I'm tired of consoling my friend who never takes my advice. Our Partner: Factor: Get 50% OFF plus FREE shipping with c...

We're back on The Mail-In this week with Brett Merriman and Sally deFries. Here's what we're working with: Is it crazy to book a Europe trip during my maternity leave? I'm living with my in-laws for 18 months. Please help. How do you know when it's time to change jobs? What do you say to your friend who follows a bunch of IG models? How did you know a family had money growing up? Our Partner: Gree...

We're back on The Mail-In this week with Brett Merriman and Sally deFries taking you through the questions. Here's what we've got: My boyfriend has questionable style. What do I do? Do I go to a bachelorette party 3 months postpartum? How do I relieve the anxiety of leaving my kid with my in-laws for 10 days? Do I invite a girl I've been dating for 7 weeks to a wedding? I'm nervous about having ki...

Back on The Mail-In this week with Brett Merriman and Sally deFries. Here's what we've got: C-Section recovery tips! My girlfriend moved in and she's absolutely zero help around the house. What do I do? Is it ok to go to a wedding in Mexico with a 2 month old at home? 1st birthday party etiquette? Are Sally and Brett tuned into the "red heads are black" conversation? Advice on moving in with a sig...

Happy Friday, y'all. Brett Merriman and Randy Trembacki on The Mail-In with you this week. Here's what we've got: Serious red flag in a girl I've been dating for a year What's the etiquette on telling one of your best friends you're dating a former "fling" of theirs? Can I send a wedding registry to people I don't invite to a small wedding? Is a trip with a third wheel too awkward to take? Where d...

We're BACK on The Mail-In. A lovely Thursday in Austin, TX. Brett Merriman and Sally deFries on the sticks today. Here's what we've got: 1. How much are we contributing to gifts on open-ended wedding registry items like "house fund" or "honeymoon"? 2. What are your thoughts on wearing scrubs in public? 3. Should I still go on a non-refundable trip if my GF is hesitant about traveling overseas? 4....

Ready to rip with the next episode of The Mail-In. Brett Merriman and Randy Trembacki taking you through this one. Here's what we've got: Long distance relationship advice I'm concerned about my friend using my likeness in her book... When do seasons actually begin? I think my younger brother is making a mistake marrying this girl My partner is unsupportive of the changes I've made to my body Bret...

We are BACK on The Mail-In. Brett Merriman and Sally deFries taking you through this one. Here's what we've got: My BF cheated on me and now I'm stuck in an apartment I can't afford. What do I do? My fiancée orders cake via DoorDash in the middle of the day and it bothers me Should I feel bad for skipping my cousin's wedding to take a trip? Can I invite someone to my bachelor party who isn't invit...

Happy Friday to the Mail-Iners out there! We're back with Brett Merriman and Sally deFries talking shop. Here's what we've got: Dating a new person and starting to get intimate - how should we go about communicating what we like and don't like? Struggling in Pharm School - any tips for me? Graduating from Law School and I'm afraid my sister is going to ruin the ceremony/weekend What's the proper p...

We're back on The Mail-In this week with Brett Merriman and Sally deFries. Here's what we're working with: Is one AirPod the move at a bar by yourself? Help! My mother-in-law is using psychological warfare on me... Should we combine finances before getting married to make things easier? How should we handle my wife hating my immediate family? Is it lame to have a low key bachelor party in the city...

We have a throwback full house Mail-In for y'all today featuring Dillon Cheverere and Dave Ruff to go along with Brett Merriman and Randy Trembacki. Here's what we're working with: I'm a social drinker and she's sober - is that a dealbreaker? What's the etiquette on watching shows you normally watch with your spouse when you can't watch them together? Solo trip to Europe for 3 weeks Go-to karaoke...

Happy Friday! We're back on The Mail-In with Brett Merriman and Randy Trembacki. Here's what we're working with this week: Am I the asshole for wanting to exclude stragglers from our book club? How do I get my neighbors to stop fighting? What's your take on your partner having Instagram photos of their ex? Any tips for putting yourself out there in social settings? Am I overthinking this meaningle...

We're back on The Mail-In this week with Brett Merriman and Sally deFries on the mics. Bright and early from Austin, TX. Here's what we've got: I really don't want to attend my friend's wedding Can I call someone out for ghosting? I'm getting laid off. What should I do while I'm "fun-employed"? Need to say no to a family trip but I feel guilty... Am I allowed to have female friends? Our Partners:...

We're back on The Mail-In this week with Brett Merriman back from IR and Sally deFries in the mix. Here's what we've got: My wife and I don't want to babysit our nieces and nephews on vacation 24/7. What's your policy on playing music in the car with a passenger? I hate my girlfriend's dog. I'm struggling with the imposter syndrome that comes with a promotion. Who is leaving candy on my desk at wo...

Back on The Mail-In this week with Brett Merriman and Sally deFries. Here's what we're working with: My best friend is planning her wedding that doesn't exist yet... I'm not romantically interested in my girlfriend anymore Attending back to back weddings while being spread thin financially... I'm frustrated and unconfident in the future of my job and thinking about making a change... My girlfriend...

We're back on The Mail-In this week with Sally deFries and Brett Merriman. Here's what we've got: My fiancee's friend is skipping his bachelor party. Good excuse but do I have a right to be annoyed on his behalf? I'm 26 and embracing single life. How do I tell people up front I only want to date "casually"? Can we talk about how weed and CBD have become so normalized? Experience going no contact a...

Back on The Mail-In this week with Brett Merriman and Sally deFries. Here's what we've got: What is Sally's workout routine? I broke things off with my coworker and now am wondering how to approach being exes in the workplace? My friend is being a mom-to-be-zilla about her baby shower she asked me to host. I haven't had sex with my boyfriend I've been dating for 5 months. He always has an excuse o...

Back on The Mail-In this week with Brett Merriman and Sally deFries. Here's what we've got: On a bachelor/bachelorette party, how do you decide rooms at the Airbnb? Moving with my husband, one-year-old, and dog... I'm nervous! My girlfriend takes too long to get ready and then complains we're not spontaneous I've experienced a pregnancy loss and I'm having trouble processing Things to do in Austin...